Flight Information

Druk Air
Bhutan’s national airline, Druk Air, (the only airline flying to Bhutan) flies from Bangkok, Singapore,Delhi, Kolkota, Dhaka, Katmandu, Guwahati and Bagdora.

Druk Air Tickets
Druk Air is the only airline that flies out of Bhutan. Please note that although Bhutan wilderness Travel is authorized to purchase tickets on behalf of our guest, Druk air has no refund policy and that Druk air fares are subject to change. Also note that Druk Air tickets are non refundable and none transferable. You may re-schedule air travel on Druk Air for up to one year from date of tickets issuance if necessary. Bhutan Retreat is happy to assist in the purchase of Druk Air tickets as a service; however Druk Air’s policies are applied to this service and Bhutan Wilderness Travel cannot refund tickets purchased on behalf of its guests.
On receipt of payment for the full fare and tickets issuance, guests will be sent a copy of their e-ticket via mail.

By Road
Bagdogra (India) is the closest Indian airport to Bhutan. Flights from Kolkata or Delhi to Bagdogra are available. From Bagdogra, one enters Bhutan at Phuentsholing, on the border of India and Bhutan. It is a 4-5 hour drive from Bagdogra airport to Phuentsholing on the border. Travel from Darjeeling or Gangtok (Sikkim) to Phuentsholing will take about 7 hours. From Phuentsholing to Thimphu or Paro it takes approximately 6 hours.

Druk Air flights

How do I get to Bhutan?

There are a number of airports where you can fly into Bhutan from (Thailand – Bangkok; Nepal – Kathmandu; Singapore and India – Delhi, Kolkata, Bodha Gaya Dacca, Guwahati). At present Drukair, the nation airline, is the only airline to operate flights in and out of the country. Also, there are three land border crossings which you can travel into the kingdom overland. All crossings are along the Indian border only – Phuentsholing, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar. All travel arrangements to Bhutan must be made through a local tour operator. A list of tour companies operating in Bhutan is available on this website. Your selected tour operator will make all the necessary arrangements.

Druk Air flights are now priced in local currency, but we have to pay for the tickets in US$ on issue. This means that the price fluctuates a little depending on the exchange rate on the day we come to issue the tickets, so our quote on your first enquiry will be indicative only. If you prefer you can book your tickets online by credit card and then the price will be fixed and you will not have to send us money for the flights. However you may prefer it if we issue your tickets as then we can keep you up to date on time changes and reconfirm your seats for you. Let us know when you come to book if you want to sort out the flight tickets yourself.

DELAYED ARRIVALS

As Paro Airport is “daylight restricted” and totally dependent on weather, flights are occasionally delayed. Passengers should keep at least 24 hours transit time for connecting flights in or out of Paro.
Flights in to Paro are sometimes disrupted by the weather. To be prepared for such an event, it is advised to carry essential personal items like medicine, toiletries, minimum change etc.

Drukair cancellation & refund policy

1 100% refund permitted for tickets cancelled more than 30 days from the date of travel.

2 50% refund permitted for tickets cancelled between 30 days – last 15 days from the date of travel.

3 No refund will be made for missed connections or “no show” at the airports.

4 Additional fee of US $10 is levied for every date change once the tickets have been issued.

5 For every cancelled ticket, an administrative fee of US $25 is levied.

Note: Bhutan Travelers reserve the right to change the policy any time without notice;